Risk of Hepatitis B Reactivation Following Corticosteroids for Tuberculous Meningitis

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Category Primary study
JournalOpen forum infectious diseases
Year 2026
High-dose corticosteroids may cause reactivation or relapse of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. We investigated the virologic and clinical consequences of 6-8 weeks dexamethasone in HBV infected/exposed/unexposed HIV-1 negative adults with tuberculous meningitis enrolled into a placebo-controlled trial. Dexamethasone was not associated with viral reactivation or increased liver injury.
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First added on: Sep 18, 2026